| Now that you decided you want to install roller | | | | of the window. This way the gap for the controls |
| shades in your home, you have to get the right | | | | and lift cord will be on the outside of the window |
| measurements so you can order them. The | | | | leaving no visible gap. This means the |
| appropriate measurements are vital for anyone | | | | measurement you enter will have to take into |
| who wants the blinds to look perfect in your | | | | account the controls and lift cord mechanism. |
| home. Take the time to measure to ensure you | | | | - Note: If you input the width of the window and |
| get the shades of your dreams. | | | | do not add an extra 1 1/4 inches, then you will |
| Since the appropriate measurements are so | | | | have a visible gap in the window. You MUST add |
| important to achieving the right look, here is a | | | | the 1 1/4 inches to the width of the window to |
| guide to make sure you get it right. | | | | prevent the gap. |
| Measuring the Roller Shades | | | | Specific Measurements for Comfortex Roller |
| First, let's discuss the cord lift. Every roller shades | | | | Shades |
| comes with this lift cord. One side of the shade | | | | Standard Roller |
| will have a small gap for the lift cord. When you | | | | - Inside Mount -o Bracket to Bracket - measure |
| measure the window, you need to take into | | | | the width of the windowo End to End - subtract 1 |
| account the area for the lift cord. This means you | | | | 1/16 from the window widtho Fabric Width - |
| will need two measurements. You will need one | | | | subtract 1 1/4 inch |
| for the material width and another for shade | | | | - Outside Mount -o Bracket to Bracket - subtract |
| including the lift cord controls. | | | | 3/16 incho End to End - subtract 7/8 inch from |
| Note: The measurement will be the one that | | | | the widtho Fabric Width - subtract 1 1/16 inches |
| includes the lift cord. | | | | from width |
| Inside mount roller shades: Since the shade will | | | | Measurements for Roller Shades Not Listed |
| mount on the inside of the window, you will have | | | | You have many choices for roller shades and |
| a small gap on the side where the controls are | | | | they will vary slightly on how much to subtract. |
| located. The gap will have to be there as you | | | | Your best bet to measuring correctly is to |
| need a place for the controls and lift cord. | | | | contact the blinds company or check out their |
| Outside mount roller shades: Mounting on the | | | | website for instructions. A good company will |
| outside of the window means you do not need an | | | | have easy to read instructions for proper |
| uncovered window space. However, it does mean | | | | measuring. They will also have a customer service |
| you have to add about 1 1/4 inches to the width | | | | representative available to help you. |